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Volvo Trucks FHE / FME (4) (FH, FH16, FM) lorry — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireAug 4, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Volvo Trucks FHE / FME (4) (FH, FH16, FM) lorry — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Volvo Trucks FHE / FME (4) (FH, FH16, FM) lorry — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to a software issue both 12 V batteries and their power cables may overheat during charging of deep-cycle traction batteries. This could cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (11/07/2023)

Product description

Lorry

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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